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Devo deal process at 'end of shelf life'

By Martin Ford | 14 October 2024

The Government will need to take a different approach to English devolution in its forthcoming wh...

Council attempts to recover payments to late chief executive

By Martin Ford | 14 October 2024

A council is to launch legal action over payments to a former chief executive, who has since died.

Councils require cyber security 'step change'

By Martin Ford | 11 October 2024

A new cyber security standard for councils has been launched by the Government.

Labour intervenes at Tameside

By Martin Ford | 11 October 2024

The leader of Tameside MBC has resigned after Labour took steps to directly intervene over ‘unacc...

Newham seeks exceptional financial support

By Martin Ford | 11 October 2024

Newham LBC has approached the Government seeking exceptional financial support.

Waste reform cost fears

By Martin Ford | 10 October 2024

Fears have been voiced that waste reforms could heap more financial burdens onto local government.

Chief executive's resignation 'welcomed' by MPs

By Martin Ford | 10 October 2024

Chief executive of Tameside MBC, Sandra Stewart, has announced she is to stand down following a w...

Councils support people fleeing Lebanon

By Martin Ford | 09 October 2024

Councils have been called into action once again to help hundreds of British nationals and their ...

Councils in cohesion cash plea

By Martin Ford | 09 October 2024

Councils have made a plea to the Government for powers and resources to bolster community cohesio...

Solace announces next president and chair

By Martin Ford | 04 October 2024

Robin Tuddenham and Kath O’Dwyer have been announced as the next president and chair of Solace.